As reported by The Missoulian about a month ago, a father and his four-year-old son were at a ski resort in the Lolo National Forest, riding on a chairlift, when the chair swung violently, hit a tower, and threw the child overboard. The father claims his son sustained...
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Signs of a traumatic brain injury after a car accident
Car accidents on Montana’s many open roads and highways can happen in an instant, leaving you with severe injuries and changing your life forever. Some injuries after a car accident are obvious, such as broken bones, scrapes or bruises. However, some injuries may not...
Should I settle my wrongful death case?
After losing a loved one in an accident, you may choose to pursue a wrongful death claim to hold the negligent party responsible. A wrongful death claim can mean compensation for you and your family. When you file your wrongful death claim, you will receive a trial...
Semitruck accidents and catastrophic injuries
Semitruck accidents are among the most devastating types of motor vehicle collisions that can occur on the roads. Due to the massive size and weight of these vehicles, they can cause severe damage and injuries to other cars and their occupants. By the numbers...
Bill hopes to lower crash risk for road workers, first responders
For first responders and road workers, being stationed on Montana roadways has always held significant risk of an auto accident. Drivers speed past; they are distracted; some are under the influence; and many simply do not account for the safety of those simply trying...
Red light cameras a “no” in Montana despite auto accident risks
Road safety is a frequent worry in Montana. Among the primary causes of injuries and fatalities in auto accidents are speeding, drivers running red lights and distracted driving. To combat these issues, lawmakers strive to formulate strategies to discourage drivers...
What factors result in truck drivers causing a truck accident?
Large trucks account for many of the vehicles on Montana’s roads each day. These trucks may be traveling to different destinations in the state or they may just be driving through to another location. These trucks may be common, but they also present dangers that...
Here’s why you might want a strong litigator handling your case
Recovering what you’re owed after a devastating car accident is probably going to require legal action. But as you prepare to navigate your personal injury claim, you might find yourself overwhelmed by your representation options. After all, at first glance, a lot of...
Broken bones are not always obvious after car crashes
We all know that broken bones are common car accident injuries. After all, when two or more multi-ton vehicles ram into each other, a natural result is the braking of bones for those inside those vehicles. However, there is this pervasive idea that, after Missoula,...
Filing a wrongful death claim in Montana
If your loved one has passed away in an accident, you are probably struggling to cope with the loss. It can be even more painful to know that the loss could have been avoided had someone acted more responsibly. Filing a wrongful death claim against those responsible...